Cook in Charge - Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos

Employer:

Conwy County Borough Council

Location:

Conwy County, Wales

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

02/05/2026

About this job

Hylendid Bwyd Canolradd a Maeth Sylfaenol.

Workbase: Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos Are you passionate about food, community, and making a difference in young lives?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Cook-in-Charge to lead the catering service at Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos Infants, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of pupils, staff, and visitors.

This is more than just a cooking role, it's an opportunity to take ownership of a vital service, lead a small team, and help shape a positive mealtime experience in a busy school environment.

You'll be at the heart of the school day, creating meals that fuel learning and bring comfort and joy to the school community.

• Organise, prepare and serve food at lunchtime for the students, staff and visitors of Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos Infants.
• Provide on the job training for new cooks and colleagues.
• Cooking the meals required, portion control, food service, ordering, washing up and cleaning of kitchen and dining room.
• Be prepared to undergo appropriate training and development (sometimes outside normal working days/hours by prior arrangement) i.e. Intermediate Food Hygiene and Basic Nutrition.
• Associated clerical duties.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau). If you're organised, motivated, and ready to take the lead in a friendly kitchen setting, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Laurie Griffith, Area Catering Manager, on or email Laurie.Griffith2conwy.gov.uk.

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to conduct a simple conversation in Welsh is desirable for this post.

We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture.

We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level.

We offer free classes at all levels, in person and on line to support you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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